Charles Humble, a seasoned IT professional and author, discusses essential skills for software engineers, focusing on communication and critical thinking. He explains how systems thinking has become vital as technology grows more complex. Humble shares practical techniques for improving empathy and collaboration in remote work. He emphasizes the importance of professional writing and documentation, encouraging engineers to engage with open source projects and develop strong networking skills. Expect insights that can reshape your approach to engineering challenges!

Eoin Woods & Charles Humble discuss the evolving landscape of software architecture, emphasizing continuous architecture, agile methodologies, people skills, and fostering a supportive culture. They share insights on adopting industry models, peer review practices, creating a culture of openness, and encouraging self-directed innovation within teams.

David Anderson, a Software Architect and author of 'The Value Flywheel Effect', joins freelance techie Charles Humble to discuss transformative tech strategies in organizations. They highlight the importance of aligning IT with business goals and creating a culture of psychological safety. Anderson shares insights on serverless architecture and the AWS Cloud Development Kit for rapid software development. They also tackle the need for effective collaboration with security teams and the significance of timing in driving successful change. A must-listen for tech enthusiasts!

Elisabeth Hendrickson & Charles Humble discuss debunking testing ratios, impact of organizational structures on quality, challenges in testing practices, layoffs' impact on trust, reorganizations' effect on teams, simulating agile practices with 'word count', and transitioning to independent consulting with systems thinking.

Gene Kim, an author and founder of IT Revolution passionate about DevOps, joins Charles Humble, a freelance techie and podcaster. They dive into the intricacies of organizational dynamics and discuss 'slowification,' stressing the need for short-term investments for long-term growth. The duo emphasizes decision-making complexities in tech, exploring microservices versus monolithic systems. They also unveil five core ideals in management, highlighting psychological safety while sharing humorous anecdotes and insights into the writing process.